Compassion

Blaming, shaming, fear, fake happiness, and chaos are all part and parcel of dysfunctional families.  And since we all have a degree of dysfunction in our relationships, you will surely be able to recognize at least one of the elements…

It is no secret that we stop being drawn to the people who don't genuinely love us. The people who see us as just another fish in the big sea. Those that don't accept the real us. The people who take us for granted and see us as…

Many narcissists tend to disregard social distancing guidelines. It is possible that as a result of their Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), many narcissists might ignore the rules put in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.…

We would be so much happier if we treated ourselves like we do our loved ones. At one point or another, many of us will struggle as we stand in the way of our happiness and tear ourselves down. It is shocking how difficult it can be to…

How do relationships contribute to our happiness? Many people equate being in a relationship with happiness and being single with loneliness or sadness. In reality, this is not always the case. Sometimes, it is better to be single and…

Since the first time they met, Jackie Rogers knew that Spanky and Roman, her two loving dogs, were going to be best buddies for life.  Today, two years after, they have become so attached to each other that it's as if one can feel what the…

Toxic people can have a seriously damaging impact on your life. The first step to detoxing from their poisonous personality, is to recognize the warning signs of a toxic person. We all have encountered a toxic person in our lives. The…

Victims of abuse are not always covered in bruises. Many are never even touched at all. However, the offense is just as destructive. Emotional abuse damages the victim psychologically. They become confused, and they lose their sense of…

It's no secret that when people truly delve into topics like happiness and mental health, they often turn to the ancient teachings of minds far greater than ours. Wisdom, true wisdom that is, is an old thing. It's something that develops…

Addiction. The dictionary definition is: “a physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts…